Module 7.0 Written Assessment - Homestead Strike

Overview - Written Assessment - Homestead Strike

Throughout the industrial era of the late 19th century, labor unions were involved in a number of strikes which often turned violent. This module focuses on one of the most tragic incidents: the Homestead Steel Strike of 1892, which resulted in the deaths of 9 people. You will read two perspectives on this strike and then answer the question: Why did the Homestead Steel Strike turn violent?

Learning Objectives

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

Apply the historical thinking skills of sourcing, close reading, and corroboration to two primary source documents.
Write a well organized claim/evidence paragraph.

To-Do List

To meet the objectives of this module, you will complete the following activities and assessments:

Perform a close reading of the two primary source documents (Page 7.2)
Submit initial post to the class discussion (7.3)
Review the structure of the "Evidence Burger" (page 7.4)
Write claim/evidence paragraph and submit (Assignment 7.5)
Submit reply post to class discussion

Resources

Videos: Homestead Strike

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Schedule

You should expect to spend approximately 5 hours per week to complete all the learning activities of each module. One of those hours will be in our weekly online check-in meeting.

Module Schedule
Monday	Tuesday	Thursday	Sunday
NEW Module begins! Tune in to the Weekly Announcement. Check in to review the assignments and assess the workload and commitments.	Synchronous weekly Zoom meeting, 9 -10 AM in our Zoom Room. Also, check in at your convenience multiple times during the week for study/interaction and completion of assignments and activities.	Synchronous weekly Zoom meeting, 9 -10 AM in our Zoom Room. First DUE date: the first discussion post is due at 11:59 pm.	Complete required assignments (i.e. reply posts, assignments, assessments) by Sunday 11:59 p.m.